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Denon AH-C840NCW vs Shokz OpenFit 2

What AH-C840NCW does better (2) and where OpenFit 2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Denon AH-C840NCW
Denon · 2025AH-C840NCW
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $110
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Shokz OpenFit 2
Shokz · 2025OpenFit 2
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ $130
5.2Noise control & calls3.1
6.9Battery8.5
4.8Build & features7.2

Why is AH-C840NCW better than OpenFit 2?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · OpenFit 2: No
  2. Earbud weight (each)5 g vs 9.4 g+88%

Why is OpenFit 2 better than AH-C840NCW?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 11 h+10%
  2. Total with charging case35 h vs 48 h+37%
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Denon AH-C840NCWDenon AH-C840NCW≈ $1106.7
Shokz OpenFit 2Shokz OpenFit 2≈ $1306.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm—
Lowest frequency—50 Hz
Highest frequency—16,000 Hz
Sensitivity—94 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones2—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h11 h
Battery life with ANC7 h—
Total with charging case35 h48 h
Battery capacity—56 mAh
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5 g9.4 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Colours—Black, Beige
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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